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In 2017, Brighton Homes marked our 8th consecutive year of commitment to building 100% Energy Star Homes. In that time, we have completed nearly one thousand high-quality, high-performing new homes in Boise, Idaho and surrounding communities. Energy Star Homes Start from Within the Walls; Built Better from the Ground Up: • Designed and built to... Read More »

Our Brighton Homes family lives, works and plays in the same community you do. As part of the Brighton Corporation family of companies, we have been building high quality homes and communities for over 20 years. We are proud to be one of Idaho’s few 100% Energy Star builders. We’ve received National Awards in 2014,... Read More »

We all hope to age gracefully. For most people this goal is simply to continue the lifestyle to which they are accustomed. More specifically, this means to remain in the home they love and to be as independent as possible. At Brighton Homes we have developed a unique recipe to make this goal more of... Read More »

Life is full of possibilities, all of which require one basic element, our time. We have work and home obligations, friend and family activities, plus hobbies and entertainment that vie for our precious time. In our daily routines, nothing makes us happier than to spend our time doing what we truly enjoy. Let Brighton Homes,... Read More »

Moving into a new house is so much more than simply relocating to a different place. When we leave behind a home, especially one we’ve lived in for a long time, we also leave behind all those years spent enjoying it. Children who were tiny when you moved in have grown into strapping teenagers under... Read More »

House-hunting this year? Looking to sell your home? If so, you’ll have company. Home sales are in for a solid year, propelled by job and income gains plus an increase in household formations and pent-up demand. For the full article, click here Share this!

It is always exciting to win awards and be recognized for doing what you love. Brighton Homes won two Houzz awards for design and customer service today! Feel free to visit our Houzz page for fabulous design and decor ideas, and when you’re ready to build give us a call! http://www.houzz.com/pro/brightonhomesidaho/__public Share this!

Of course, we may be biased, as we love our Idaho, but it is always nice to see some national recognition. Idaho is a great place to live, and we have made the top ten on Forbes’ new list, Where to Invest in 2015. Kristine Asin Hamasaki, Marketing & Events SaveSave SaveSave Share this!

A cold, hard look at what makes pipes freeze and what you can do to avoid it. As a professional engineer, I often examine building components that have failed. And I’m always struck by the fact that the majority of homes damaged by frozen pipes are new construction. This has led me to wonder what... Read More »